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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,580.73, 26,368.25 and 6,492.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,580.73, 26,368.25 and 6,492.64 is: 9,737.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,580.73 : 26,368.25 = 6,492.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,580.73/26,368.25 = 6,492.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,580.73x = 26,368.25 × 6,492.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,580.73x = 171,199,390.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,199,390.38/17,580.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,737.90

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